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The store liquidation sales have begun at Party City. The company indicates stores to close by February. Discounts range from 5% to 50%. Local area stores in Newbury Park, Simi Valley, and Oxnard. I for one, as a periodic shopper at the Newbury Park location, am sad to see yet another large chain shut its doors. www.partycity.com
Shake Shack is opening a new location soon on Town Center Drive in Oxnard, next to Panda Express. That area will also feature a Marriott TownePlace Suites and Marriott SpringHill Suites, Oakmont of Riverpark Assisted Living and Memory Care, Chick-fil-A, apartments, and a Starbucks. shakeshack.com
This will be Shake Shack’s 2nd Ventura County location; its first location is at The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks, which opened on October 23, 2018.
2024 Dallas Cowboys Training Camp presented by American Airlines will be open for fans to attend practice sessions in Oxnard from July 25th through August 21st. Fans can attend all practice sessions open to the public, starting with the first workout on Thursday, July 25th until the final open practice on Wednesday, August 21st. Location is the River Ridge Playing Fields next to the Residence Inn at River Ridge at 2501 West Vineyard Avenue, Oxnard.
Training Camp in Oxnard will be highlighted by the annual camp opening ceremony – Cowboys Back Together Weekend presented by American Airlines – as the team welcomes fans back to training camp on Saturday, July 27th. The Cowboys Back Together Weekend event will begin at 9 am PT as fans enjoy live entertainment, appearances by Cowboys Alumni, Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy, a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders autograph signing, exclusive merchandise, prizes, giveaways and more! The opening ceremony will take place at 10 am PT which will include a performance by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and remarks from Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones before the open practice session at 10:30 am PT.
On Wednesday, July 31st, the team will host Heroes Appreciation Day presented by USAA to show their gratitude towards military personnel and first responders. The Team will host 200 local active Military members to take part in a VIP experience and watch practice.
Admission is FREE, no tickets needed. There will be autograph opportunities, Dallas Cowboys cheerleader appearances, live weekend entertainment, Cowboys merchandise for sale, food and drinks available for purchase, field access and more.
Fans will have the option to purchase VIP or Sideline Access to the training camp. Tickets go on sale July 16th. Sideline Access / Early Entrance is $20. VIP YAAMAVA’ Platform Early Entrance is $250. More information at www.dallascowboys.com/training-camp..
Thursday, July 25 - 11:30 am Open Practice. Gates open at 9:30 am.
Friday, July 26 - 11:30 am Open Practice. Gates open at 9:30 am.
Friday, July 26 - 4:00-6:00 pm - Oxnard Fan Night hosted by Visit Oxnard at The Collection at RiverPark featuring the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and an appearance from Cowboys Mascot Rowdy, with opportunities for photos and autographs. This event will also include Dallas Cowboys trivia, contests, giveaways, and more. Event will also feature host ZEALE of rap duo Blackillac, plus performances by local dance crews, an appearance by a Cowboys legend and more.
Saturday, July 27 – Cowboys Back Together Weekend & Opening Ceremony - 9:00 am Doors Open. 10:00 am Opening Ceremony. 10:30 am Open Practice
Sunday, July 28 – Cowboys Back Together Weekend - 11:30 am Open Practice. Doors open 9:30 am.
Tuesday, July 30 - 11:30 am Open Practice. Doors open 9:30 am.
Wednesday, July 31 – Heroes Appreciation Day presented by USAA - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open 9 am.
Friday, August 2 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open 9 am.
Saturday, August 3 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open 9 am.
Monday, August 5 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open 9 am.
Tuesday, August 6 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open 9 am.
Thursday, August 8 - 2:00 pm Scrimmage vs. Los Angeles Rams
Friday, August 9 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open at 9 am.
Sunday, August 11 – PRESEASON GAME 1 @ LOS ANGELES RAMS 1:25 pm SoFi Stadium
Tuesday, August 13 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open at 9 am.
Thursday, August 15 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open at 9 am.
Saturday, August 17 – PRESEASON GAME 2 @ LAS VEGAS RAIDERS - 7:00 pm Allegiant Stadium
Monday, August 19 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open at 9 am.
Tuesday, August 20 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open at 9 am.
Wednesday, August 21 - 11:00 am Open Practice. Doors open at 9 am.
Driving Directions
Northbound on the 101 freeway from Los Angeles: Exit Oxnard Boulevard. Turn RIGHT. Make your first LEFT onto Town Center Drive. Make a LEFT onto Ventura Road. Travel 1 mile and it will be on your RIGHT before Vineyard Ave. (watch for traffic lines at the entrance to the parking lot).
Parking at River Ridge Playing Field opens at 8 am on weekdays and 7:30 am on weekends and the cost is $10 weekdays for small vehicles (cars/trucks) and $20 for large vehicles. Weekends are $20 for small vehicles and $40 for large vehicles. Cash only.
No bicycles, backpacks (small diaper bag ok), coolers, ice chests, outside food and pets. No strollers in the bleacher area. No tailgating or alcohol allowed.
Historical Note: The Cowboys have been training in Oxnard in the majority of years since 2001 (the years they were elsewhere were 2002-2003, 2007, 2009-2011 and 2020). They also trained at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks from 1963 to 1989.
In light of the passing of Peter Mullin in September 2023, the Mullin Automotive Museum has announced it will close its doors on Saturday, February 10th.
Peter and Merle Mullin founded the Oxnard-based museum in 2010 to educate guests about 20th-century French automotive styling and design by showcasing the finest vehicles, sculptures and artifacts from the most-esteemed French master coachbuilders. The museum boasts nearly 47,000 square feet of exhibit space in an elegantly designed structure, which was previously owned by legendary newspaper publisher Otis Chandler. In addition to its sweeping gallery spaces, the museum includes a roof garden, theater, gift shop and archival storage.
Peter was inspired by Art Deco design and was equally passionate about sharing it with the public. To continue that legacy, four of the collection’s most iconic vehicles have been donated to the Petersen Automotive Museum. The 1937 Talbot-Lago T150 CS “Teardrop,” the 1938 Hispano Suiza H6B Dubonnet Xenia, the 1939 Delahaye 165 and the 1938 Delahaye 145 will now become part of the Petersen Automotive Museum, which Peter helped transform into the globally respected automotive institution it is today as part of a major overhaul a decade ago.
“Sharing these ‘rolling sculptures’ and beautiful art with others was Peter’s truest passion, and the museum helped bring that vision to life,” said Merle Mullin, director of the Mullin Automotive Museum. “We are deeply indebted to our staff, docents, volunteers, visitors and supporters who have dedicated their time and passion over the past 13 years. I hope past and first-time visitors will have a chance to say goodbye before we close.”
The museum will be open on a limited basis through Saturday, Feb. 10. Visit www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com for opening dates and hours.
Peter Mullin, businessman, passionate car collector and renowned philanthropist, passed away on Monday, Sept. 18. He was 82. Peter was the founder of Mullin Consulting and the founder and director of the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard. Peter was also a founding board member and former board chair at the Petersen Automotive Museum. The Mullin Automotive Museum, a crown jewel of Ventura County, will continue to share his passion with the world. The museum is an homage to French culture, automobiles, architecture, visual arts and design, furniture, lighting and sculpture of the Art Deco period that Peter felt was the apex of industrial and fine arts design. The museum is open to the public Fri/Sat from 10am to 3pm. www.mullinautomotivemuseum.com
The first Thursday of the month is Gourmet Food Truck Night in Oxnard's Plaza Park, 519 South C Street. Each event brings 8 to 12 of the hottest trucks in the south land. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with live music and local vendors. Plenty of free parking on street and in public lots. More information at downtownoxnard.org/first-thursdays.
Upcoming Dates: April 6
Hundreds of sea lions continue to reside at the Kiddie Beach at the southeast end of Channel Islands Harbor, south end of Victoria Ave near Silver Strand Beach.
The migration started last month. Here are some photos at the scene from local resident D. Platt. While they are an amazing spectacle to see, be sure to keep your distance - at least 50 feet. No selfies with seals and sea lions. Marine mammals are federally protected; disturbing them can result in significant civil and criminal penalties. If you get too close, mother sea lions may abandon their pups. If you do see an injured or distressed marine mammal, call the NOAA hotline at 866-767-6114. bit.ly/SharetheShore
There seems to be some excitement about the opening of the Crumbl Cookies store at The Shoppes at Westlake Village, based on the number of queries we’ve received. We’ve been told that July 15th is the anticipated opening date at 30770 Russell Ranch Road, steps away from the Tifa Chocolate and Gelato. A very sweet place to visit. shoppesatwestlakevillage.com
We’ve also heard that the new Crumbl Cookies at 365 W. Esplanade Drive, Suite B in Oxnard will be opening today, July 1st. That would be today. Open 8am to 10pm Mon-Thurs and 8am to midnight Fri-Sat. Closed on Sundays. crumblcookies.com
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